10TH DECEMBER 2023, WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS DAY BROADCAST BY THE IHRC GLOBAL DIRECTOR GENERAL, H.E DR. TIVLUMUN INNOCENT AHURE
I have chosen to address my African Brothers and Sisters today on occasion of the 2023 anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights also called the World Human Rights Day. I do this with a high sense of humility and responsibility. As an International Not-for-profit Non-governmental Organization and also an Intergovernmental organization, the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) with Special UN Consultative Status will continue to push that the world leaders and everyone accepts the fact that Human rights are extremely important for the overall development of the If we take a look at the basic human rights, we see how there are right to life, the right to practice any religion, freedom of movement, freedom from movement and more. Each right plays a major role in the well-being of any human. Right to life protects the lives of human beings. It ensures no one can kill you and thus safeguards your peace of mind. Subsequently, the freedom of thought and religion allows citizens to follow any religion they wish to. Moreover, it also means anyone can think freely. Further, freedom of movement is helpful in people’s mobilization. It ensures no one is restricted from traveling and residing in any state of their choice. It allows you to grab opportunities wherever you wish to. Next up, human rights also give you the right to a fair trial. Every human being has the right to move to the court where there will be impartial decision making. They can trust the court to give them justice when everything else fails. My Dear African Brothers and Sisters, let’s stick together in loyalty and devotion to our African continent during such World celebrations of this nature especially to show a sense of African consciousness and placing primary emphasis on the Human Rights protection for the peoples of African countries and interests. It is in this spirit that I have chosen to recount in my message to you some Human Rights positions of three African nationalists. On 6 March 1957, barely a decade after the adoption of the Declaration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the UN, Ghana’s then–prime minister, Kwame Nkrumah, told a huge celebratory crowd at the Old Polo Grounds in the capital, Accra: “At long last, the battle has ended! And thus, Ghana, your beloved country, is free, forever!” Ghana, a former British colony, had just gained independence. In his speech Mr. Nkrumah aptly invoked the principles of equality, freedom and justice for all—the same principles that the declaration enshrines. Before the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC, then Republic of the Congo) became independent in 1960, Patrice Émery Lumumba, a historical figure in the continent-wide independence movement, emphasized that self-determination in Africa was a basic human right, underscoring the relevance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the fight for independence. “Let [the West] today give proof of the principle of equality and friendship between races that its sons have always taught us as we sat at our desks in school, a principle written in capital letters in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,” Mr. Lumumba said in 1959 at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, a renowned center of intellectual ferment in colonial Africa. “Africans must be just as free as other citizens of the human family to enjoy the fundamental liberties set forth in this declaration and the rights proclaimed in the United Nations Charter,” he added. In 1955 then-president of the African National Congress, Chief Albert Luthuli, said, “People from all walks of life [must meet] as equals, irrespective of race, color and creed, to formulate a Freedom Charter for all people in the country.” The Nobel Foundation awarded Mr. Luthuli the Peace Prize in 1960 and described him as “the leader of ten million black Africans in their nonviolent campaign for civil rights in South Africa.” As we commemorate today, we should rededicate to struggling for the rights of our African countries today and tomorrow. Once you start taking a small step, one day you are sure to find your way. I sincerely believe that all of us will never give up on our Dreams and will continue to work persistently to make our Dreams come true. All you need to do is dare to dream and put it into action. Thanks
Report Of The Country Director Of The IHRC, Federal Republic Of Nigeria On The Bombing Of Over 80 Innocent People At A Maulud Event.
The Nigerian Chapter of International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has filed a report to the office of the IHRC Global Director General, H.E Dr. Tivlumun Innocent Ahure at the Commission’s Headquarters that the chapter condemns the recent ”accidental” killings of innocent people by military operations in Nigeria. IHRC Headquarters has requested and received detailed report that within a period 19 years (2014 to 2023) over 300 innocent people were killed ”accidentally” by military operations in Nigeria. The report observed that these killings are too numerous to be considered as accidental. According to IHRC’s Global Director General H.E Dr. Tivlumun Innocent Ahure, “the fact that these incidences occur almost every year without the government taking drastic actions to forestall future occurrence gives the impression that the government has no respect for the sanctity of human life. There is the tendency for citizens and indeed the international community to term these killings as a form of official terrorism” Contry Director of the IHRC in Nigeria, Amb. Abdullahi Adamu Bakoji said the Nigerian government should know that its human rights protection record is worsening by the day on account of its inaction and insensitivity to the feelings of the citizens and warned that the World is watching and if the situation to know if the trend is left to continue unabated. IHRC said it is terribly shocked by the recent bombing by the Nigeria Army of over 80 innocent people including women and children at Tudun Biri Igabi LGA Kaduna State, Nigeria while they were attending a Maulud activity. It can not fanthom how an Army which is supposed to have the capacity for surveillance, intelligence gathering and levearaging modern communication gadgets bomb innocent people with precision in the name of decimating terrorists. IHRC condemns this callous act in the strongest terms and calls on the government to institute proper investigation into the matter with a view to punish the culprits in accordance with international conventions and the Nigerian military code of ethics and rules of engagement. Failure to do so will leave the IHRC with no other option than to embark on an international campaign to black list the Nigerian Authorities as Grand Human Rights Abusers. IHRC will keep watch on the situation to see whether justice will be done or not, including paying compensation to the families of those killed innocently, because it has the mandate of the United Nations to do so.
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IHRC Chief today called on the H.E Younes Sekkouri Minister of Economic Inclusion,
IHRC Chief today called on the H.E Younes Sekkouri Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, Kingdom of Morocco 🇲🇦. Both exchange the bilateral cooperation between IHRC and Morocco, Minister Sekkouri invited IHRC Chief on official visit Morocco.
IHRC Chief today called on the H.E Dr. Bibi Ameenah Firdaus Gurib-Fakim, 1st Female & 6th President of the Republic of Mauritius and discusses the matter of common interests.
IHRC Chief today called on the H.E Dr. Bibi Ameenah Firdaus Gurib-Fakim, 1st Female & 6th President of the Republic of Mauritius and discusses the matter of common interests. IHRC Chief pays tribute to her leadership as the iconic voice for women empowerment & humanity. IHRC Chief handed over the Excellency President her long-time due Benazir Bhutto Award on her lifetime achievements and struggle for the people of the world, especially for women and youth empowerment. IHRC Chief also invited her at IHRC sidelines event during COP28 UAE. She graciously accepted the invitation.
Hong Kong 🇭🇰 Government
IHRC Chief with the His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Nasser Al Nuaimi and Mr. Gerhard Podovsovnik, Vice President of EU Lawyers Council during the Dinner hosted by Mr. Jason Fong Global Head of Family Office of Hong Kong 🇭🇰 Government.
Membership Certificate
I feel humble and thankful to His Highness Sheikh Abdulhakim Obaid Sohail Almaktoum for honouring me with such a prestigious position under his incredible leadership.
IHRC Chief, along with the Ivorian Head of Delegation
IHRC Chief, along with the Ivorian Head of Delegation, both discussed enhancing bilateral relationships and cooperation between the IHRC and Ivory Coast.
10.468 killed in #Gaza including: 4237 Children & 2719 women and 631 elderly.
In one month. 10.468 killed in #Gaza including: 4237 Children & 2719 women and 631 elderly. About 2350 missing until now, including more than 1300 children in Gaza, Palestine 🇵🇸. What a shame for those leaders who speak about human rights day and night and supporting genocide. IHRC Chief statement at Highlevel Dialogue on the situation of Gaza, Palestine 🇵🇸
Ceasefire in Gaza
IHRC Chief has a meeting with His Excellency Lovemore Mazemo, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe, to the UAE. IHRC Chief discussed the situation of Palestine, especially the human genocide in Gaza. Ambassador Lovemore assured IHRC Chief the principal stand of his government for the immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Ambassador Lovemore invited IHRC Chief on the official visit of Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 to meet the President and enhance bilateral relationships between IHRC and Zimbabwe.